To inform policy and practice

Awareness

Amongst medical practitioners and those at risk

Fundraising

Helping CRY to achieve its ambitious objectives

Our Services

The emotional impact of the sudden, seemingly inexplicable death of a young person on their family cannot be underestimated. CRY offers emotional and clinical support following a young sudden cardiac death.

Screening to identify young people at risk is cost-effective when conducted correctly - the conditions can be treated, securing a future for those identified. All young people should have the choice to be tested.

CRY's research programme gives us unique access to general population-based data, enabling comparisons between athletes, ethnicities and gender. Better understanding of what is normal for young people, can better identify and treat those at risk.

CRY's Vision

My story

Tomorrow (4th May) marks five years since my little brother, Daniel Taylor suddenly died of a heart attack aged just 25. He lived in Muscat, Oman and I hadn’t seen him for a few years which couldn’t be helped but still fills me with regret but I guess that’s what hindsight is all about. To me he was my little brother and I am in unique in that. No one else in the world will ever be able to have the relationship that we had and I try to hold onto this as something special, which it is, but it...

Cardiac Screening

CRY offers subsidised ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35.
There is a simple way to diagnose most cardiac abnormalities. This is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. Results should be read by a cardiologist. For extra clarity an Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan) can also be done.If there has been a young (under 35) sudden death in the family, the family is entitled to be screened on the NHS.
All of CRY's public events are free to attend.

Join CRY in 2019 for the 13th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk. This event offers the opportunity to show support for CRY, remember young people, raise funds and help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death. In 2018, almost 1,400 people took part in the walk....
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The Prime Minister has today, 14 January, recognised Debbie Dixon, from Tarporley, for funding heart defect screenings for young adults. Debbie has raised over £210,000 to fund heart defect screenings for young adults in partnership with charity ‘Cardiac Risk in the Young’. After the sudden loss of her son Aaron to an undetected heart defect…...
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A mum from Essex who has raised over £125,000 for Cardiac Risk in Young (CRY) and worked tirelessly to promote the importance of heart screening in young people, has been awarded with a British Empire Medal in the Queens New Year’s Honours list, for services to Young People and charity. Caroline Gard (65) from Frinton,…...
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“This has been another incredible year for CRY,” said CRY Chairman Hugh Mulcahey at our 17th annual Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion. It’s the only way to describe 2018 after CRY’s developments in all key areas, from screening more young people than ever to publishing more impactful research. “I believe this…...
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CRY is today calling on the Secretary of State for Health and the UK National Screening Committee to formally acknowledge the scale of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) in the UK, claiming that current policy and decision-making criteria is based on “flawed data”, putting the lives of hundreds of young people at risk each year…....
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This week we saw one of the most important steps in our campaign to prevent Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths. For the first time, causes of death including SADS, ARVC, Short QT (alongside Long QT, Brugada and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) are now being recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has just released the ICD…...
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Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised Mario and Debbie Dubois, from Manchester, for screening thousands of young people for heart conditions. They are the latest recipients of the Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community. Inspired by the life of their son Harry, who passed away from…...
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Whilst the majority of people with cardiac conditions will be diagnosed following routine cardiac screening, we have always known that some conditions will not be identified. In the general population this is a small percentage of those we routinely test. It may be these conditions are acquired after the screening or in the case of…...
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• One in 50 players had a heart abnormality that needed ongoing monitoring • Almost three quarters of footballers diagnosed were able to return to play • The FA continues to provide vital insight into screening policy in sport and has invested more than £3.1 million into its screening programme After a heroic effort in…...
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Fundraising

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a new, closed road central London run. It is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. The event will take place on the 24 March 2019. 10,000 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street and have…...
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The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet – runners have raised over £890 million for good causes since the race began in 1981. The course follows an iconic route taking in many of London’s landmarks, from the Cutty Sark and the City to St James’ Park and The…...
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Starting and finishing in St. James’s Park, runners will enjoy the sights of the city and pass some of London’s most iconic landmarks including Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey. A great run for everyone, whether you’re new to running, or if you’re a seasoned runner looking…...
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RideLondon-Surrey 04.08.2019 Join our Team The Prudential RideLondon is Britain’s biggest celebration of cycling. Follow in the tracks of the Olympic greats by taking part in this London 2012 legacy event. The festival includes a 100 mile cycle and a 46 mile cycle on the same day, perfect for a range of cycling abilities. The…...
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